The Tudor Bride, Joanna Hickson
The Tudor Bride, Joanna Hickson
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The Tudor Bride

Author: Joanna Hickson

Narrator: Maggie Mash

Unabridged: 23 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 01/02/2014


Synopsis

The thrilling story of the French princess who became an English queen, from the best-selling author of The Agincourt Bride. Perfect for fans of The White Queen. Even the greatest of queens have rules – to break them would cost her dearly… King Henry V’s new French Queen, Catherine, dazzles the crowds in England but life at court is full of intrigue and her loyal companion, Mette, suspects that the beautiful Eleanor Cobham, protégée of the Duke of Gloucester, is spying for him. Catherine believes herself invincible as she gives birth to an heir, then tragically King Henry is struck down by fever. Unable to outwit those who seek to remove the new king from her care, Catherine retires from court, comforted by the King’s Harper, Owen Tudor. At the secluded manor of Hadham a smouldering ember bursts into flame and Catherine and Owen Tudor become lovers. But their love cannot remain a secret forever, and when a grab for power is made by Gloucester, Catherine – and those dearest to her – face mortal danger…

Reviews

Goodreads review by Annelies - In Another Era on November 27, 2018

In dit tweede deel volgen we Catherine en haar trouwe dienstmeid naar Engeland waar Catherine gekroond zal worden tot koningin van Henry V, de overwinnaar van Agincourt. Maar Henry heeft heel wat broers en vooral met de jongste, Humphry, duke of Gloucester, ontketent Catherine een niet zo liefdesvol......more

Goodreads review by Bobbie on August 12, 2019

The Saga of the Tudor Bride This is a great historical fiction as told by Mette , Catherine's friend, servant and companion. It's a story of suspense, love and intrigue. Check it out for a great read!......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on February 22, 2015

I didn't find this sequel to be as good as "The Agincourt Bride". The first novel really allowed us to get to know Katherine of Valois on a very human level, whereas within these pages she was somewhat lost. By distancing herself from her companion and former wet nurse, Mette, she became distant fro......more

Goodreads review by Kate on January 09, 2018

This is historical fiction at its very finest and every bit as wonderful and mesmerising as its predecessor The Agincourt Bride. Characters both historic and fictional shine in this novel, each leaving their own mark, led by Catherine de Valois, Henry V's queen and widow, and her faithful servant an......more

Goodreads review by L. on May 01, 2020

Here's the thing: this and the other book, The Agincourt Bride, were on sale and I thought, "I better get these both while they are super cheap." Then I got around to reading the first book and realized it wasn't very good. But I had paid for the sequel and by golly I was going to force myself to re......more


Quotes

Praise for Joanna Hickson ‘Thoroughly engrossing’ The Lady A gripping and emotional story’ Woman ‘Joanna Hickson’s writing is superb’ Shropshire Post ‘An enthralling blend of fact and fiction, drama and danger, passion and politics’ Lancashire Evening Post